Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 169 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 267 vs 169 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Southport has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 169 vs 267 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Other theft while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 267).